vidIQ

7.1easy start · #7 of 45
in Video Thumbnail Makers

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, Browser, iOS, Web. Paid plans from $3.25/mo.

vidIQ is ranked #7 of 45 in video thumbnail makers on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, Browser extension, iOS, Web. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.25/mo.

vidIQ plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free 150 AI Credits monthly · Keyword Research 3 results/search · Outliers 8 results/search · Personalized Daily Ideas 3/day vidiq.com · 30 Sept 2026

Max $39/yr Saving $120 with yearly billing 6,000 AI Credits monthly · Unlimited insights vidiq.com · 30 Sept 2026

Enterprise $799/mo Unlimited AI credits · Up to 3 full-access seats · Connect up to 5 channels support.vidiq.com · 30 Sept 2026

Enterprise Pro $2,500/mo Up to 8 full-access seats · Connect up to 20 channels · Creator Discovery support.vidiq.com · 30 Sept 2026

Boost Not published Billed yearly. Cancel anytime. 2,000 AI Credits monthly · Unlimited trends research · Unlimited subscriber insights vidiq.com · 30 Sept 2026

Enterprise Pro + YouTube Strategy Not published Custom pricing Dedicated YouTube strategist · 60-minute bi-weekly strategy calls · Coaching support on 1 identified channel support.vidiq.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on video thumbnail makers

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: $19/mo

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The record

Purpose: vidIQ provides tools and insights to help video creators grow their YouTube channels.
Keyword research: Keyword Research shows keyword scores, estimated search volume, competition, related keywords, matching terms, and questions.
Competitor analysis: The Competitors tool lets creators analyze and compare their channel performance with competitors.
Browser extension: The extension provides video SEO scores, keyword recommendations, competitor research overlays, and upload optimization tools.
Mobile apps: vidIQ offers mobile apps for iPhone and Android with video research, content optimization, and channel insights.
YouTube integration: Connecting a YouTube channel requires permissions to view analytics and manage videos and playlists.
Security: vidIQ says it uses multi-factor authentication to ensure only the channel owner can make modifications to the channel.
Trust: vidIQ states that it is a certified YouTube service provider and prioritizes customer privacy and data security.
AI credits: AI credits are shared across supported tools, and plan credits refresh monthly on the sign-up or upgrade anniversary.
Free plan limits: On the free/basic plan, Keyword Research shows only three results for Keywords For You, Rising Keywords, and Top Search Terms for Your Channel.
Enterprise audience: Enterprise is described as intended for brands, businesses, agencies, and networks managing YouTube channels.
Support: Users can contact Creator Support through Help in their vidIQ account menu.
Founded: vidIQ says it was born in San Francisco on July 1, 2011.
Price from: $3.25/mo

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Video Thumbnail Makers in 2026#7 of 45
Best YouTube SEO Tools in 2026#2 of 25

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Sources

vidiq.com/blog/post/happy-9th-anniversary-vidiq/· checked 30 Sept 2026
support.vidiq.com/en/articles/9421214-keywords-research· checked 30 Sept 2026
support.vidiq.com/en/articles/9456917-competitors· checked 30 Sept 2026
vidiq.com/extension/· checked 30 Sept 2026
vidiq.com/mobile-app/· checked 30 Sept 2026
support.vidiq.com/en/articles/3457281-what-youtube-permis· checked 30 Sept 2026
support.vidiq.com/en/articles/446200-is-vidiq-safe-and-tr· checked 30 Sept 2026
support.vidiq.com/en/articles/13928456-features-credits-b· checked 30 Sept 2026
support.vidiq.com/en/articles/8058473-vidiq-enterprise-in· checked 30 Sept 2026
support.vidiq.com/en/articles/16976033-getting-started-wi· checked 30 Sept 2026
vidiq.com/plans/· checked 30 Sept 2026